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Tropical Storm GIL


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Tropical Storm Gil Advisory Number   3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP082019
800 PM PDT Sat Aug 03 2019

...GIL MOVING WESTWARD WITH LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.9N 123.6W
ABOUT 1050 MI...1690 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gil was
located near latitude 14.9 North, longitude 123.6 West.  Gil is
moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h).  A generally
westward motion at about the same forward speed is forecast for the
next couple of days.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher
gusts.  A gradual weakening trend is expected to begin by late
Sunday, and Gil is expected to dissipate by Tuesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 200 AM PDT.

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Forecaster Pasch

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